Even if gentle snowflakes are silently falling outside your window. Or a brisk cool chill nips at your nose when you step outside. Inside, you may have a hum of warmth and light. Twinkly lights and a crackling fireplace, or even a cozy giant sweater and fuzzy socks to bundle up in. Sometimes, yes, sometimes, you may crave a cool treat even during these winter months. So here is how I whip up my favorite vegan Frozen Hot Cocoa, North Pole Style..
This is an easy recipe everyone. But one that is fun for anyone in a hot cocoa mood, minus the hot. Whip up a frozen banana-based shake with accents of cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne and loads of rich cocoa, swirl some non-dairy whip on top, add a few slices of banana on top for some bite and call it a frozen hot chocolate. Santa would approve!
I added a few optional ingredients too to change things up, try almond butter, hemp seeds or even crunchy pecans! ..Some toasted pecans sprinkled on top would be super dreamy!
Protein Boost it. You could even add a scoop of protein powder and serve this "hot cocoa" any time of day as a hearty snack or meal replacement. Hot cocoa for breakfast or a post-workout sip!
whip on top..
Cool and cozy. Like..
Dairy-Free Frozen Hot Cocoa
By Published 12/04/2014
frosty chocolate shake with hot cocoa and banana flavors, soy whip on top!
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cups almond or soy milk
- 1 ½ tablespoon cacao powder, unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon +¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- toppings:
- ½ fresh banana, sliced
- Generous swirl of non-dairy whipped cream - try soy, rice or coconut
- optional boosts:
- * Sprinkle warm skillet-toasted pecans on top to serve
- * Ice Cream Spin: substitute 1 frozen banana with a big scoop of vegan vanilla coconut milk ice cream
Instructions
- Add the non-dairy milk, cocoa, spices to blender, blend until smooth.
- Add the 2 frozen bananas. Blend until frosty smooth.
- Pour into serving glasses and top each glass with sliced banana and non-dairy whip. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
- PRO TIP: Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for extra-amazing flavor!
Yield: 2 servingsPrep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins. Total time: 5 mins. Tags: shake,chocolate,hot chocolate,holiday,cocoa,dessert,beverage,drink
per serving, including whipped soy cream (2 servings per recipe)..
BreatheEatRepeat - Shaina says
Kathy what an amazing idea! I'd never heard of frozen hot cocoa- your creativity is inspiring (: keep it up!
Kathy Patalsky says
yes! It is just as cravable as the hot stuff, only frosty 🙂
GlutenFreeHappyTummy says
oh. yum!! sign me up!
K. S. says
Looks amazing! I'm going to try the almond butter option after my next workout.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes yes it is so good with that hint or richness from but butter!
Christina says
I just made this and it was magical! Everything I hoped it would be and more. Pinned!
Kathy Patalsky says
Oh super! 🙂
A.L. says
What kind of soy whip do you use?! The kind I find at Whole Foods (soyatoo) is an absolute nightmare to get out of the can! Any ideas for subs?
Kathy Patalsky says
Soyatoo. I agree. I let mine thaw for 5-10 minutes before using and I do a hard shake to get all the contents if the can at the tip so that whip comes out ad not air.
A.L. says
🙂 Thanks for the tip, Kathy! By the way, the recipe looks great (as usual). Can't wait to try it!
BabyJune says
Mmmmm that looks good! I would totally eat this for breakfast. Loving that you put cayenne in there too 🙂
Sarojini says
Wow, what a scrumptious idea! and just perfect for the UK, where we're having our mildest winter ever, and probably need something like icecream...
Kathy Patalsky says
Oh good! Yes it is not terribly cold hear in Southern California either! Frosty cocoa approved.
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This is one gorgeous smoothie! And I just love the flavour!
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you!